Radeon HD 6550D vs Radeon HD 5550
Radeon HD 6550D
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 6550D is positioned at rank 207 and the Radeon HD 5550 is on rank 224, so the Radeon HD 6550D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6550D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6550D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6550D holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $75), it costs 7% less, resulting in a 11.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($70) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6550D and Radeon HD 5550
Radeon HD 6550D
The Radeon HD 6550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 400 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon HD 5550
The Radeon HD 5550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 384 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6550D scores 400 and the Radeon HD 5550 reaches 384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6550D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 400+4% | 384 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1440+2% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+8% | 2.088 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+22% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+144% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6550D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5550 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6550D draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 5550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 151W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 200W-43% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 2.5+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6550D launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. The Radeon HD 6550D costs 6.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 6550D) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the Radeon HD 6550D offers 11.8% better value. The Radeon HD 6550D is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6550D | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-7% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-7% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+12% | 5.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Cypress |
| Release | December 14 2010 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #623 | #682 |
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